The session's in high gear: Washington privacy legislation update, January 31
With only 105 days in Washington's legislative session, things are moving quickly. #waleg
https://privacy.thenexus.today/a-lot-going-on-washington-privacy-legislation-update/ has updates on My Health My Data, the Shield Law, and the People's Privacy Act
This thread has highlights, and the full Nexus of Privacy article goes into more detail -- including some of the talking points that are emerging.
Last week: #MyHealthMyData (HB 1155), which protects consumer health data – especially urgent as more and more states criminalize abortion and gender-affirming care – had a very encouraging hearing in the House Civil Rights & Judiciary (CR&J) Committee. #waleg
https://privacy.thenexus.today/my-health-my-data-encouraging-first-step/
TAKE ACTION: if you live in Washington state, ask your state Representatives to pass My Health My Data using the ACLU's handy (albeit privacy-invasive) web form.
https://action.aclu.org/send-message/protect-abortion-access-pass-my-health-my-data-act
The #ShieldLaw (SB 1469 / HB 5489) had hearings in both the House and the Senate. By the end of the week both committees had advanced versions of the bill (with the House making some amendments).
The #PeoplesPrivacyAct (HB 1616 / SB 5643), which broadens My Health My Data's consent requirements to all data and covers government agencies as well as corporations, was officially introduced – with bipartisan sponsorship. In the House, it's been assigned to CR&J.
This week, CR&J may have an executive session on Friday where they vote on amendments to My Health My Data and then decide whether or not to advance the bill.
Stay tuned!
https://privacy.thenexus.today/a-lot-going-on-washington-privacy-legislation-update/
The Nexus of Privacy
